composite

composite
Composites are made up of two or more distinct materials that when combined are better (i.e., stronger, tougher, and/or more durable) than each would be separately. Unlike alloys, composite materials are anisotropic and use fiber or whiskers in a bonding matrix. Most common composites used in aircraft are carbon composites and superplastics, which are lighter, cheaper, stronger, and less prone to corrosion.
Comparative characteristics of metals and composites.

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  • composite — [ kɔ̃pozit ] adj. et n. m. • 1360; lat. compositus 1 ♦ (1542) Qui participe de plusieurs styles d architecture. Ordre composite. Chapiteau composite. Spécialt Ordre composite, ou n. m. le composite : ordre romain, dans lequel le chapiteau réunit… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

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  • composite — COMPOSITE. adj. des 2 g. Terme d Architecture, qui se dit de l Un des cinq Ordres d Architecture, ainsi nommé, parce qu il est composé du Corinthien et de l Ionique. Ordre composite. Chapiteau composite. On appelle aussi Ordre composite, Tout… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798

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